Last Updated on 10/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, general secretary of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has called Sheikh Hasina a fascist and said that there has been a revolution in Bangladesh. He said that Sheikh Hasina’s rule was an oppressive rule due to which there is a lot of anger among the people of Bangladesh.
In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, he said, Indian media is creating a narrative of involvement of foreign powers whereas no foreign power is involved in the removal of Hasina. India should have thought before giving asylum to Sheikh Hasina. During the Hasina government, about 6 million cases were registered against our party workers and I went to jail 11 times. We supported the students’ movement.
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Electoral alliances depend on circumstances
He said, ‘The Hasina government had politicised all government institutions. There is a festive atmosphere in the country after Hasina’s departure. All political parties are free to participate in elections. BNP is a democratic party, we have a constitution. Tariq Rahman (BNP party vice president) will return. Khaleda Zia is our leader, in her absence Tariq is our leader.’
On the question of BNP’s alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, Alamgir said, ‘BNP is a completely liberal, democratic party while Jamaat is committed to Islam. We are different parties and alliance depends on the circumstances. For us, mutual relations are more important.’
Sheikh Hasina should be held responsible
Referring to India, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, ‘India should not maintain relations with only one party of Bangladesh. India is our biggest neighbour. People should be given top priority. All countries should be our friends. Democracy should be allowed in Bangladesh and Sheikh Hasina should be held accountable. Why is no one giving her asylum? India should think before giving asylum to Sheikh Hasina, this will affect the mutual relations of the people.’
Alamgir dismissed the incidents of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and said that there has not been a single case of targeting minorities in Dhaka. He said, ‘In my constituency, 35% of the voters were minorities, nothing happened there. Vested interest groups are working against us. All investments will be safe.’ It is worth noting that during the swearing-in ceremony of the new interim government, BNP leaders met Indian diplomats.
Where will Sheikh Hasina, who is living in India, go?
Sheikh Hasina is currently living in India but there is confusion about where she will go. It is not clear yet whether she will stay in India, seek asylum in another country or return to Bangladesh. Meanwhile, her son Sajeeb Wazed had recently said that his mother will return to her country as soon as democracy is restored in Bangladesh.
There has been no statement from Sheikh Hasina after fleeing Bangladesh, however, her son Sajeeb Wazed is continuously talking to the media. He has thanked the Indian government for protecting his mother and expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has also rejected reports that Sheikh Hasina has sought political asylum in Britain.
Formation of interim government in Bangladesh
Meanwhile, on Thursday evening, Bangladesh’s Nobel Peace Prize winning economist Mohammad Yunus took oath as the head of the interim government of Bangladesh. He was sworn in by President Mohammad Shahabuddin. After taking the oath, Yunus said that I will protect, support and preserve the Constitution.
The interim government led by Mohammad Yunus comprises 16 members, including Hasina’s rival student leaders Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud, who were leading anti-reservation protests in Bangladesh.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)